INFORMATION OFFICER II

at  Department of Transportation

Responsible for managing the Public Information Technology Branch Office of Special Services (PITBOSS) including organizing staff and equipment support for Caltrans field operations, special events and media outreach. The Public Information Technology Manager (PITM) is the External Affairs liaison with Information Technology and coordinates directly with IT for support, service and compliance. This position reports directly to the Office Chief of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications and remains in direct contact and coordinates with other Public Affairs Branch Chiefs. The PITM helps craft the short- and long-term vision for technology acquisition and deployment for D4 External Affairs. The PITM is also responsible for developing, managing and deployment of the PITBOSS equipment cache. The PITM works with D4 Project Managers, PIO Branch Chiefs, PIOs and the Public Affairs Office Chief to resource and support outreach and engagement efforts by helping to draft communication plans, staffing plans and visioning and delivering technology strategies that help deliver on the intent of the event.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Officer II Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Information Officer II Exam is located here: CalCareers
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SEE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION FOR SOQ INSTRUCTIONS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON POSSESSION OF EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE, ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678), TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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